THE government intends to build a drag racing circuit in every state for the development of motorsports in Malaysia.

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the proposal would be included in the national budget to be tabled next month.

“So far,  two drag circuits have been built, in Terengganu and Malacca,” he said the launch of the 2022 RXZ Members 4.0 Programme at the Terengganu International Drag Strip in Gong Badak, Kuala Nerus, today.

He said the facility would enable youth to participate in motorsports safely.

Ismail invited young people to participate in MyFit@Motorsports 2022,  a motoring development programme organised by the Youth and Sports Ministry.

By signing on the programme, he said, young people can gain access to training, courses and clinics, adding that the programme will also scout for new talent to represent the country in motor tournaments.

“Many motoring clubs are involved in charity work… During the flood, they helped to clean the home of flood victims… Perhaps we can organise (a gathering of riders) every year and the government can provide sponsorship.

”In this way, we can promote the interest of the young people and reduce the negative perception of riders associated with various names such as ‘mat motor’,” he added.

Ismail congratulated the organiser of today’s event, which has attracted more than 30,000 motoring fans from across the country. – Bernama, August 13, 2022.